[Adopted 6-24-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-19]
The New York State Department of State mandates that there shall
be fire safety and property maintenance inspections of buildings which
contain an area of public assembly. An "area of public assembly" is
defined under Title 19 of the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the
State of New York (NYCRR), Section 1203.3(h), and also by the 2007
Building Code of New York State, Section 303.
The Chief Building Inspector shall designate a Building Code
Enforcement Officer, qualified under New York State Department of
State under Part 434 of Chapter XII of Title 19 (NYCRR), to act as
the inspector for such public assembly inspections.
Inspections pursuant to this article shall occur according to
the schedule set forth by the New York State Department of State.
A certificate of inspection, issued by the City, shall be displayed
within the area inspected.
Fees for public assembly inspections carried out by the City
of Schenectady pursuant to New York State law shall be set from time
to time by resolution.